All Obituaries

Zack Waring, resident of Rawlins, Wyoming, passed away on May 2, 2021 at his home at the age of 18 years. Zack was born in Monticello, Utah on January 29, 2003. He loved baseball, soccer, and work on vehicles.  He also loved helping anyone he could from the person stuck in the snow, to the stranded motorist on the side of the road, to the customer short a few bucks at the store. He will be sadly missed by his parents, Adam and Tina Waring as well as his sister...

Charles Eugene Rodabaugh of Rawlins, WY passed away April 22, 2021 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, WY at the age of 81. He was born in Wheatland, WY on July 30th 1939 to Jesse and Ilia (Campbell) Rodabaugh. Chuck graduated from Rawlins High School in 1957, he then entered the United States Marine Corps in January 1958 and was Honorably Discharged in November 1961 and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal with his rank of LCp. Upon his return to Rawlins he then began his...

Wanda Daniels passed away at her home in Elk Mountain, WY, on April 16, 2021.  She was 81. She was born Wanda June Makinen on May 29, 1939, in Colfax, CA to Buster and Lyle (Hyatt) Makinen.  She was one of two children.  She married Ralph Daniels Jr. in 1957 and had three children, John, Newt, and Missy before later divorcing.  Wanda attended school in Elk Mountain where she graduated as valedictorian in 1957. Wanda loved to collect bells and old books, crochet, and...

BETTY PEARL BARTLETT EATON was born in 1928 on the Seaverson Ranch, 12 miles west of Saratoga.  Her parents, Garland and Pearl Bartlett, were both children of English immigrants who were early Utah pioneer stock.  They moved to the Rawlins area to work on the railroad sometime after 1915 and ended up working for Mr. Seaverson on Jack Creek. BETTY lived there with her parents and two brothers until during the depression in 1936 at which time they moved to the Hennesy place on...

Donald Seidel was born on March 5, 1949 to Earl and Dora Mae Seidel.  He entered to rest on April 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Edward Seidel. He is survived by four sisters; Barbara Langenderfer, Rita Colschen, Rosemary Price, Teresa Colschen, and one brother Richard Seidel.  He had many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by family and friends.  A celebration of life will be at a later date.

Patsy Lucero, 68 of Rawlins, WY passed away peacefully in her sleep in Hawthorne, CA on March 27, 2021.  Patsy was born June 21, 1952 to Patricio Varela and Celia Encinas Varela in Las Vegas, NM.  Patsy grew up in Las Vegas and graduated from West Las Vegas High School in 1971.  She attended New Mexico Highland University after high school where she aspired to be a teacher.  She met her lifelong partner Frank Lucero in 1972 in Las Vegas, NM.  They were married on...

Dan H. West, resident of Hanna, Wyoming, passed away suddenly on March 19, 2021 in Walcott Junction, Wyoming. He was 72 years old. Dan was born in Ironwood, Michigan on November 12, 1948 to Harold E. and June E. West. After moving with his family to Hanna, Wyoming, Dan graduated from Hanna High School in 1967. Shortly after graduation, Dan joined the United States Army and served honorably until 1971. Upon returning to Hanna, Dan went to work for Rosebud Coal Sales where he worked for the...

David Lee Deffenbaugh “Rebel”, 71, passed peacefully at the Rawlins Rehabilitation and Wellness Center with his wife by his side. Mr. Deffenbaugh was born on May 27th, 1949 in Rawlins Wyoming, to Roy and Gladys. David was born and raised in Wyoming, he was a lifelong Wyomingnite and also a fisherman, hunter, broncos fan, a father, and a loving husband. David and his wife were together for 49 years. David was a handyman working on cars and helping around...

Desmend Michel Martinez, resident of Rawlins, passed away on March 7, 2021.  Desmend was born on May 7, 1997 in Laramie, Wyoming, to Merissa Martinez and Timothy Martinez.  He graduated from Rawlins High School in 2016, married Sierra August 20, 2016, and was employed for WYDOT as a Maintenance Technician. When Desmend would walk into a room you always noticed his big smile!  He loved his family and adored his son.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his Grandpa Robert...

Leroy A. Gonzales resident of Rawlins, Wyoming, passed away on February 26, 2021 at his home at the age of 73 years. Leroy was born October 3, 1947 to Jose Manuel Gonzales and Emma Romero Gonzales in Mora, New Mexico.  Joined USMC March 1965, when he was just 17 years old.  He was stationed at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California.  He did two tours in Vietnam serving as a combat soldier on the frontlines.  As stated by his commanding officers, his...